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Outdoorsmen Hail Onset of Oregon`s Winter Season

A pair of snowshoes is one inexpensive and healthy way to get out in the wilderness.

(DETROIT, Ore.) - Winter in the Willamette Valley...the wonderful never-ending cold rain. To most people, there is just nothing optimistic about this meteorological happening.

Tips for Wise Internet Holiday Shopping

With the holiday season fast approaching, Attorney General John Kroger reminds consumers to use caution when purchasing big ticket items on the internet.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Since January 1, 2009 the Oregon Department of Justice has received well over 600 written complaints about internet retailers.

The National Retail Federation estimates that nearly half of all Americans will do some of their holiday shopping on-line. While convenient for many, Attorney General John Kroger offers the following tips to consumers when shopping online.

PAAIA Commends Iranian Americans for Speaking Out and Fox Sports for Issuing Apology

Iranian Americans and PAAIA outraged by "Derogatory Remarks" made on Fox Sports about NBA's Iranian player Hamed Haddadi.

(WASHINGTON D.C.) - On Wednesday November 18th, Fox Sports announcers Ralph Lawler and Michael Smith made terribly insensitive and inappropriate on-air remarks about Grizzlies’ Iranian center, Hamed Haddadi, during a broadcast of their game with the Los Angeles Clippers.

The announcers’ insulting remarks demonstrated a complete lack of cultural sensitivity and respect for Haddadi’s Iranian heritage, and have rightfully outraged the Iranian American community.

Food Share, Clothing Line Address Hunger Issues

End Hunger Now t-shirt used to bring Awareness to hunger problems.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Break the Chain Apparel and the Marion-Polk Food Share have joined together to bring awareness to the hunger issues in Oregon’s Marion and Polk counties.

They have designed and produced a t-shirt that will serve as a fundraiser for the Food Share. The shirt’s slogan, “Because No One Should Go Hungry… End Hunger Now” is a powerful message that the organizations expect will bring positive attention to the hunger plight.

Missing Oregon City Man Located (UPDATE)

The man was reported missing by his family Friday.

(OREGON CITY) - James Aloysuis Bartley was reported missing by his family on Friday November 20. Bartley called is wife this morning and returned home this afternoon.

Oregon City PD contacted Bartley personally to check on his physical and mental well being. Bartley was found to be in good health with no immediate mental concerns.

Bluegrass in Oregon (VIDEO)

The 3rd monthly Eastside Bluegrass Concert Series was held at the Freedom Foursquare Church Auditorium in Portland, Oregon.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - Sometimes I just need to take a break from all the memorial pictures and do something else. I did that over the weekend, and had a really good time seeing old friends and listening to music that is tied to the fabric of this country.

Most of the time when I meet Patriot Guard Riders out on missions to honor our and escort our country's heroes, my contact is limited during the duration of the mission and then sometimes I get to meet some outside of that.

Thanksgiving Comes One Day Early For Hundreds in Salem (VIDEO)

Salemites are invited to enjoy a hot, homemade Thanksgiving dinner on Wednesday.

(SALEM, Ore.) - "It's a traditional Thanksgiving dinner, with turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes and gravy, cranberry sauce, green bean casserole, dinner rolls and good ole pumpkin pie," says Mike Adams. This dinner will be a welcome sight for about a thousand people in downtown Salem Wednesday evening.

Record numbers of people are in need this year, and many are hungry. Now an ongoing annual event, a group of hard working people have served Thanksgiving dinner in downtown Salem since 2002.

Oregon`s Bill Bradbury Discusses Healthcare Senate Legislation (VIDEO)

Bradbury discusses political opposition to the proposed healthcare bill.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Former Oregon Secretary of State Bill Bradbury who is currently vying for the state's governor's seat, talked to Salem-News.com Sunday, about the nation's healthcare reform legislation that is currently pending in the Senate.

Bradbury the only difference with the current legislation, is that public healthcare would cover people under 65.

Does Turkey Usher in an Invitation to Obesity?

Eating human garbage will turn our hard-earned cash into a body of trash.

(SALEM, Ore.) - When we say "gobble-gobble", are we strictly talking turkey lingo or making reference to our own excursions in gluttony? Have we swallowed the outdated myth that More is Better?

"Grab what you can" seems to rule the roost. Ingest to your heart's content, and pay no heed to the damage to your heart or artieries of the rest of rusting circulation system. Just give attention to your belly and make sure it is filled to the rim or moreso. Eat now, and deplete later.

Are Hate Crime Laws Legalizing Treason?

Will those who repeat the Joint Chiefs’ warning about religious fanatics be targeted for federal prosecution? Will allegations of hate be deployed to silence debate? Is treason now lawful?

(TEMPE, Az.) - The Anti-Defamation League has attacked a high profile California professor for his criticism of Israeli policy in Palestine.

That ADL intimidation campaign successfully chilled debate on campuses nationwide during several time-critical months while a new president, promising the hope of change, reassessed U.S.-Israeli relations. His only change—endorsing more Israeli settlements on Palestinian land—quashed any hope of peace.